Economy
Dar es Salaam transit cargo rises 17% as corridor competition shifts
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania. Transit cargo through Dar es Salaam Port rose 17 percent to 14.61 million tonnes in the 2025/26 financial year, ...
Economy
Zambia’s apex bank introduces 20-year govt bond to deepen domestic capital market
The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has introduced a 20-year government bond as part of efforts to develop longer-dated financial instruments and deepen the ...
Economy
Optimism ahead, as banks reportedly set to cut lending rates
Commercial banks are expected to lower lending rates by about 250 basis points following the Bank of Zambia’s decision to cut the Monetary ...
Economy
Petrol, diesel prices hit record highs as ERB hikes prices by over K6
The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has announced increases of more than K6 per litre in the prices of petrol and diesel, citing higher ...
Economy
Lagos to host Africa’s creative industries gathering in November
Lagos will host thousands of creatives, investors, policymakers, financiers and buyers from Africa and the diaspora in November for the Creative Africa Nexus ...
Economy
Bank of Zambia cuts policy rate to 10.75% as inflation remains anchored within target band
The Bank of Zambia Monetary Policy Committee has adjusted the Monetary Policy Rate downwards to 10.75 percent, citing a favourable inflation outlook and ...
Economy
ITC, Access Bank partner to support small businesses across 14 African countries
The International Trade Centre (ITC) and Access Bank have entered into a three-year partnership to support small and medium-sized enterprises across 14 African ...
Economy
Zambia begins talks with IMF on new economic programme
Zambia and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have opened discussions on a new programme aimed at maintaining economic stability while placing greater emphasis ...
Economy
Zambia, UAE sign $2.14 billion agreement to boost trade, investment
Zambia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed a Comprehensive Partnership Agreement worth US$2.14 billion to be implemented across various sectors of ...
Economy
Food agency claims 2 million tonnes maize purchased in 2026 crop marketing exercise
The Food Reserve Agency (FRA) has announced that it will on Wednesday, September, 30, 2026 close the 2026 crop marketing exercise after reportedly ...
